Big Shot
Big Shot is a pneumatically powered tower ride. It was the world's highest amusement ride in terms of overall elevation above ground level, but has since been surpassed by the Sky Drop ride atop the Canton Tower in Guangzhou.- Drop tower
- Description: amusement ride, opened 1996, on top of the Stratosphere Las Vegas tower
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include The Strat and X-Scream.
Sahara Las Vegas
Sahara Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. Sahara Las Vegas is situated 1,900 feet south of Big Shot.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 18b The Las Vegas Arts District and Winchester.
18b The Las Vegas Arts District
Neighborhood
18b The Las Vegas Arts District is located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.
Big Shot
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Latitude
36.14741° or 36° 8′ 51″ north
Longitude
-115.15553° or 115° 9′ 20″ west
Open location code
85864RWV+XQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
attraction=drop_tower
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Korean—“Big Shot” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Strat Thrill Rides and Stratosphere Tower.
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